Jim Thorpe, PA ZIP Codes
2 ZIP codes serve Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania: 18235 and 18229. Together they are home to 28,406 residents in 11,622 households. That is more than the 4,540 people counted inside Jim Thorpe borough limits, because these ZIP codes reach past its boundary. Median household income ranges from $66,875 in 18229 to $72,571 in 18235.
Jim Thorpe borough limits (Census)
| Measure | Census figure |
|---|---|
| Residents | 4,540 |
| Households | 1,921 |
| Median household income | $72,904 |
| Median home value | $209,800 |
| Median age | 48.7 |
| Median rent | $908 |
All 2 ZIP codes together
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Residents (sum of ZIP codes) | 28,406 |
| Households (sum of ZIP codes) | 11,622 |
| Median household income, range across ZIP codes | $66,875 (18229) to $72,571 (18235) |
| Household-weighted average of ZIP medians (an approximation, not a true median) | $70,689 |
| Homeowners | 80.6% |
| Households with kids under 18 | 25.6% |
| Moved in the past year | 4.9% |
| Carrier routes in EDDM2GO's route library | 23 routes, 12,379 homes (2 of 2 ZIP codes) |
Top facts
- Highest median household income in Jim Thorpe: 18235 ($72,571)
- Most residents: 18235 (19,158 people)
- Highest homeownership: 18229 (87.9% own their home)
- Most households with kids: 18235 (27.8% of households)
- Most new movers: 18229 (5.1% moved in last year)
- Youngest median age: 18235 (45.9 years)
- Highest median home value: 18229 ($238,800)
Every ZIP code in Jim Thorpe
| ZIP | Mailing city | Residents | Households | Median income | Home value | Homeowners | With kids | New movers | Carrier routes | Mailboxes | Why listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18235 | Lehighton | 19,158 | 7,783 | $72,571 | $233,600 | 77.0% | 27.8% | 4.8% | 15 | 8,633 | 4% of its land |
| 18229 | Jim Thorpe | 9,248 | 3,839 | $66,875 | $238,800 | 87.9% | 21.0% | 5.1% | 8 | 4,426 | 21% of its land; mailing city |
A ZIP code is listed for Jim Thorpe when at least 10% of its land lies inside Jim Thorpe borough limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Jim Thorpe. The table shows which applies. Totals add up whole ZIP codes, so they include any parts outside Jim Thorpe.
Counties
- Carbon County — 18 ZIP codes
Nearby cities sharing these ZIP codes
- Lehighton — 1 ZIP code
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Frequently asked questions
- What ZIP codes are in Jim Thorpe, PA?
- 18235 and 18229. A ZIP code is listed for Jim Thorpe when at least 10% of its land lies inside Jim Thorpe borough limits, when it holds at least 10% of the place's land, or when its USPS mailing city is Jim Thorpe.
- What is the population of Jim Thorpe, PA?
- The Census Bureau counts 4,540 residents inside Jim Thorpe borough limits (ACS 2020–2024). The 2 ZIP codes that serve Jim Thorpe hold 28,406 residents in all.
- What is the median household income in Jim Thorpe, PA?
- $72,904 inside Jim Thorpe borough limits, per the Census Bureau. Across its ZIP codes the medians run from $66,875 to $72,571.
- Which Jim Thorpe ZIP code has the highest median household income?
- 18235, at $72,571, among ZIP codes with at least 1,000 residents.
- How many carrier routes and mailboxes are in Jim Thorpe, PA?
- For the 2 of 2 ZIP codes in EDDM2GO's stored route library: 23 carrier routes reaching 12,379 residential and 682 business mailboxes.
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